My Lifelong Curiosity And Research

Historical Maps and Photographs

As a visual learner and a social history enthusiast, I love to look at old photographs so I can transport myself back in time through them. I’ve posted a few links below of my favourite places to do this.

If you’re looking for historical maps and/or photographs, The Francis Frith Collection houses thousands that anyone with the internet can browse for free, or purchase as gifts (an historic map centered on your home, or a jigsaw made from an historical photo, for example). I have spent many an hour browsing through old photographs of the town where I grew up, fascinated by how much areas have changed and in love with the changing fashions. See the wikipedia page for more background information about the site.